Five Things We’re Reading

Feb 25, 2025

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Below are some articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do.

The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift – She mastered four behaviors that are keys to long-term success, and business leaders should study those to draw lessons.

Why Just Two Hours of Exercise A Week Can Be Life-Changing – Many people struggle to carve out time to regularly exercise, but this article makes the case for finding just two hours per week to reap benefits.

How the NBA Can Copy the NHL for Its Own ‘4 Nations’ All-Star Tournament – Is simplicity the key to a successful, major tournament?

Roblox Gives Parents More Power to Protect the Safety of Young Gamers – One of the most popular online games among kids has given parents a number of tools to oversee how their child plays.

NBC’s ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’ Chooses Detroit Suburb as Setting for A Juicy Dramedy – A look at the new series, set in southeast Michigan.

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